Service for Today, Leadership for Tomorrow, and Friendships for a Lifetime! The Arlington Jaycees is a people-oriented organization, made up of individuals with many different backgrounds, such as bankers, accountants, doctors, salespeople, builders, and managers ... all types of young people join the Jaycees to help their communities and improve themselves. The mission of the Arlington Jaycees is to empower young people in Arlington and surrounding area by providing opportunities for personal …

The Power of Ubuntu!! Why We Serve.... Ubuntu--simply put means 'me we' According to Archbishop Desmond Tutu a person possessing the essence of Ubuntu is generous, compassionate, and caring. She/He uses her/his strengths on behalf of others;sharing their worth and demonstrating openness and largeheartedness. Inspired by Oprah Winfrey's Biggest Give and motivated by President Obama's call to service this group was founded in January 2009. "Volunteering can be an exciting, growing, enjoyable e …

Our Rotaract club is a part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. Our effort starts at the community level but knows no limits in its outreach. Rotaractors have access to the many resources of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary International provides the administrative support that helps our Rotaract club thrive, and we're also sponsored by The Rotary Club of Washington DC. Our Rotaract Club of Washington DC. was founded in Octob …

WELCOME to the DC Young Professionals (DCYP) Kiwanis club! The members of DCYP Kiwanis club are young professionals and recent college graduates committed to changing the world through service within our local community. Each month, DCYP hosts a variety of events that include 2-3 community service projects, a just-for-fun social activity, a happy hour meet and greet, as well as other special events throughout the year. Through this unique combination of service and social events, DCYP provides o …

This group is for Women only- single or married- who will be wingwoman to each other- be there for each other. We are located in Washington,, D.C.-and the surrounding area (including Montgomery County, Arlington, etc. and you are from the late 20s to your 40s- but open to enjoying oneselves and laughter. I've heard from many women that it's more difficult to make friends as adults and this group is to make, nurture, and maintain real friendships with other women whether you are new to the area o …

This group stays active year round to support local American Diabetes Association events. Whether it be Cycling for Tour de Cure, Walking for Step Out to Stop Diabetes or Volunteering for numerous related activities, Fit for a Cause will utilized our passion for fitness for the main mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Anyone is welcome to join. There will be a variety of events to attend for all fitness levels or for those who would …

The Anti-Fur Society is a group of dedicated, committed and caring volunteers working around the world to help end the fur trade. By informing consumers across the globe, we hope to encourage them to make more conscientious choices about the merchandise they purchase. We promote the production and consumption of all cruelty-free clothing and work with all animal rights groups regardless of the cause it is focused on. Our mission is to discourage the production or wearing of fur, leather, silk, o …

Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for young professionals ages 18-30 who want to make a difference.  There are 163,000 members of some 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151 countries! Rotaract clubs conduct meetings, usually every two weeks and use their weekends for service projects, social events, and workshops. Even though Rotaractors work hard, we believe in having a good time! We have social events with local Rotary clubs, cultural events, and more! What does Rotaract do e …

The name, HavServe, comes from the understanding that if you have, you serve. If you have time, you serve. If you have compassion, you serve. If you have resources, you serve. If you have knowledge, you serve.

What’s a Rotary Club? Rotary is a global network of over 1.2 million community volunteers. Rotary members are business and professional people who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill, peace and understanding in the world. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, today, there are some 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries carry out service projects in their local communities and abroad to address such critical issues as health, hunger, illiteracy, w …

Benevolent Media is an all-volunteer startup dedicated to celebrating storytelling and design for good. We do this in three ways: Solutions-based editorial content on our website; Monthly community events, hosted in partnership with cause-oriented groups; and, An annual festival, convening mediamakers and changemakers to share best practices, case studies and special projects. We focus on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or …

The dynamic, diverse and service-centered Rotary Club of Capitol Hill draws members who live or work in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Since 2003, our members have represented the dynamic diversity of Capitol Hill and Washington, DC. Ranging from those in their 20's to 60's, more than half of our members are women and the members of our club represent numerous races and nationalities -- both from the United States and abroad. We have several members who are alumni of Rotary Foundation programs such …

We are young people, ages 18-35 ish who want to gather for a variety of volunteer and service opportunities to make a difference in our communities. We meet at places all over northern virginia. We also seek to make friends and form community with others who have the same passion and interest in making a difference with those in the metropolitan area.

Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development and friendship organization in the world. The NVCC Alexandria Campus CKI club wants to make its events available to the entire community. Come help us make the world a better place!

Providing young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs children in our community.

Delta Psi Epsilon Christian Sorority, Inc. is “The Sorority that puts God first”. It is a multi-cultural, multi-denominational Ministry for Christian women. DPsiE, as the sorority is affectionately known, was founded on January 16, 1999 by Founders Carla Griffith, Vila-Sheree Watson and Nicole Gardener with a purpose to bring Christ to women of all races, creeds, tongues and denominations. The founders met as a result of being a part of a local Christian Club at Oakwood College. Delta Psi Epsil …

The MLK Library Friends is a volunteer, resident-advocacy organization that promotes the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC and its various programs and activities. We work in concert with the DC Public Library and the Federation of Friends of the DC Public Library to publicize the library, promote and encourage literacy, and advocate for the needs of the library. We are looking for a few (or a lot of) good people to help the cause!

A lot of indians living here as NRIs, residents or citizens have the inner urge to do something for there country but don't know how to start or can't find a support system. Some of us have decided to take an initiative to spread an awareness among community members nationwide and provide them a support system. This will serve as a forum to meet and greet like minded people, make friends and share/implement ideas to better our motherland and make it a better place to live for our extended famili …